238: The Future of TV Was Apps
This week we break down Apple's star-studded services event! Apple TV+! A credit card! A games subscription service! And can Apple News+ make an impact? Plus, the results of our event draft!
Upgrade · Jason Snell and Myke Hurley
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Show Notes
Apple spent two hours on stage unveiling a bunch of new services, and now it's time to break them down. We discuss the method of the Apple TV+ rollout, whether Apple Channels and a revamped TV app will change Apple's fortunes, what Apple Arcade means for how the App Store works, and the possibility that Apple News+ will make an impact.
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